Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre honoured with public architecture award
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been acknowledged with a Public Architecture award at the 2023 New Zealand Architecture Awards. Te Pae was funded by the Crown and delivered by...
COP28: Christchurch airport among first ten in the world to achieve a new standard for decarbonisation
Christchurch Airport and nine European airports are the first in the world to achieve a new level in Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), with Christchurch being the only airport in...
Measuring the good
For many impact organisations, there’s no question that they are doing good work. The challenge is how to quantify it. Ki te Tihi – The Loft Charitable Trust Social Emergency Response...
Conferences generate off-peak benefits for Christchurch
With Christchurch set to host a series of high-profile international conferences back-to-back, May is shaping up to be high-paced for many local businesses in what is traditionally a...
Cultivating markets for the ‘king of nuts’
Tucked away in West Melton is Walnuts New Zealand – a co-operative focused on elevating the humble walnut into a premium product in New Zealand, with aspirations to break into the lucrative...
Advanced AI system to revolutionise milking on dairy farms
New AI technology is improving cow flow at milking time, resulting in a more efficient process for farmers, and calmer, more productive cows.Designed by Christchurch-basedLivestock...
New board game makes learning about shares fun
A new board game built on the basic principles of how to invest in shares and aimed at making investing fun is about to hit coffee tables around the country.Sharenanigans is a fun and...
Ask the Expert: Finding the right number of staff in challenging times
Business Canterbury HR/ER Consultant Michael Prisk shares his insights on how businesses can adapt in challenging times.In the current economic environment of rising costs, high interest...
Dawn Aerospace’s rocket-powered aircraft, certified for supersonic flight
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has awardedDawn Aerospacea certificate to fly the Mk-II Aurora at unlimited speeds, including supersonic, up to 80,000 feet altitude. This...
New sustainability tool for vegetable farming industry
Potatoes New Zealand has launched the Sustainable Vegetable Systems (SVS) Tool, an innovative solution designed to enhance sustainability practices within the vegetable farming industry, at...
Revolutionary aerial transport system launches in Christchurch
A groundbreaking elevated point-to-point passenger transport system with low energy needs and zero emissions has been launched, offering a local solution to a global problem.Whoosh Solutions
Two local innovators recognised for turning science into impact
Two Christchurch innovators were recognised at the 12th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in Auckland for their outstanding contributions in transforming scientific...
Record visitor numbers for Air Force Museum just the start
In the last year the Air Force Museum of New Zealandhas experienced record visitor numbers – and with the imminent arrival of a hugely popular retired aircraft, a new facility in the...
Local business leaders in running for national tourism awards
Turning a $2.7 million loss into a $300k profit and pioneering New Zealand’s first global ski pass are just some of the achievements that have two Christchurch tourism leaders vying for...
US$150 Million Expansion at Christchurch Engine Centre
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and Air New Zealand hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a US$150 million, 14,000 square meter expansion of its Christchurch Engine Centre. The expansion...
Two local organisations among winners in Xero’s global business fund
Global small business platformXerohas announced the four New Zealand small businesses and nonprofits who have won a share of the NZ$750,000 global prize pool as part of theXero...
Christchurch-based Kathmandu Leads Global Sustainable Innovation
Christchurch-based outdoor brandKathmanduhas solidified its global leadership in sustainable innovation by winning an ISPO Award for its groundbreakingWomen’s Seeker 4-inch Shorts. ...
Christchurch glass recycler turns waste into huge growth opportunity
Over the past 15 years, a Christchurch-based recycling company has saved more than 450,000 tonnes of glass from going to landfill.Founded in 2009 during the global financial crisis, 5R...